Hartford US Quality Growth ETF (HQGO) Performance
HQGO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.2% total return
- Since first price
- +70.8% since 2023
HQGO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HQGO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.8% | −0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.7% | +4.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +9.0% | +8.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.8% | +11.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.2% | +12.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 6, 2023 | +70.8% | +68.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: HQGO vs SPY
From Dec 6, 2023: HQGO grew to $17,083, SPY to $17,328.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HQGO returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+25.1%), worst 2025 (+15.1%). 2026 is year to date.
HQGO annual returns table
| Year | HQGO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.8% | −10.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.1% | −20.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +25.1% | −9.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
HQGO largest drawdowns
Now 2.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | −20.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 54 days | 5 months |
| Jan 12, 2026 | −10.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 3 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
HQGO risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.10 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.98 |
| Best month | +9.8% |
| Worst month | −6.8% |
| Best 12 months | +27.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.4% |
| Positive months | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
HQGO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | +4.4% | +14.9% | +27.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HQGO performance overview
Hartford US Quality Growth ETF (HQGO) returned +13.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 6, 2023 it has returned +70.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −20.9%, from Feb 13, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 12.8% a year.
Related: HQGO chart, HQGO holdings, HQGO dividends, HQGO valuation. See the HQGO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HQGO performance FAQ
What is the HQGO return over the past year?
HQGO returned +13.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in HQGO be worth?
$10,000 invested in HQGO at its first recorded close on December 6, 2023 would be worth about $17,083 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for HQGO?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +15.1%. The best was 2024 at +25.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of HQGO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −20.9% between February 13, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 3, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is HQGO?
Over the past history HQGO had an annualized volatility of 12.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.10 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).